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Barrett, William John

Date of birth:
1916 (Ipswich/Suffolk, England)
Date of death:
June 23rd, 1940
Buried on:
Commonwealth War Graves New Eastern Cemetery Amsterdam
Plot: 69. Row: A. Grave: 13.
Service number:
580566
Nationality:
British

Biography

Barrett - an Observer - was killed in a crash near the Anthony Fokkerweg (Amsterdam) when the Blenheim he flew in was shot down by a German fighter. Peter Adams, the Air Gunner, was also killed. The pilot J.W.D Stephens managed to bail out and survived the war as PoW.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Acting Sergeant
Unit:
No. 107 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
February 20th, 1940
Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM)

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